BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caregivers Connected Gateshead - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caregivers Connected Gateshead X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caregivers Connected Gateshead REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T195950 CREATED:20251205T090033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T090134Z UID:1420-1770037200-1770044400@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Crafted with Care DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Metrocentre Community Hub for a fantastic crafternoon! Our Crafted with Care group gives local caregivers a chance to meet\, chat and make some fab craft pieces to take home. \nEvery session is designed to give caregivers a short break from their caring role\, while making new friends and learning new arts and crafts skills. \n  \nThis month’s session with focus on the theme of “love yourself” and plans to bring together a selection of crafts with a hint of mindfulness. \n  \nIf you’re caring for a friend or family member\, we’d love to see you at our session! \nBeginners welcome! This is a drop-in session so please do pop in and stay for as long as you’d like. Please be sure to bring your own refreshments to the session. URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/crafted-with-care-feb-2026/ LOCATION:Metrocentre Community Hub\, (upper green mall)\, Gateshead\, NE11 9YG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Crafted-with-Care.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Connected Gateshead":MAILTO:info@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T195950 CREATED:20260121T150528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150816Z UID:1544-1770123600-1770130800@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Sporting Memories Group DESCRIPTION:Love sport? Join our Sporting Memories sessions in Dunston! \nWe offer an age-friendly and dementia-friendly session that welcomes both caregivers and the people they care for to a fun fortnightly session around reminiscing\, replaying and reconnecting with sports. \n  \nThis is a fantastic forum to chat about sport\, covering everything from the Olympic Games to England’s 1966 World Cup victory. \nJoin in the fun and games as we play sports such as boccia and mini golf\, as well as enjoying memory-prompting discussions and sports memorabilia. \n  \nTea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided. \n  \n \n  \nWho is the Sporting Memory group for? \nThe group can be attended by anyone aged 50 and over\, regardless of their condition. We have a team of staff and volunteers here to deliver a fantastic experience to everyone who attends. \n  \nCan I use the group as an opportunity to take a short break from my caring role? \nYes\, our two-hour sessions are perfect for caregivers to take a short break from their caring role by bringing the person they care for to our Sporting Memories session. \n  \nThese sessions are possible thanks to our partnership with national charity Sporting Memories. \n  \nFor more information about the group\, please contact us. URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/sporting-memories-03-02-2026/ LOCATION:St Nicholas Church Hall\, Ellison Road\, Gateshead\, Dunston\, NE11 9UN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sporting-Memories.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Connected Gateshead":MAILTO:info@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T195950 CREATED:20260114T112822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T112910Z UID:1494-1770804000-1770811200@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Carer's Coffee Morning DESCRIPTION:Fancy a cuppa? Join us and local carers at Age UK Gateshead (on Gateshead High Street) for a fantastic coffee morning! \nAs well as tea and coffee\, there will be the opportunity to meet other caregivers and staff from Caregivers Connected Gateshead to ask any questions and seek advice. \nIf you care for someone\, we’d love to see you on the 11th February 2026 ☕ URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/carers-coffee-morning-feb-2026/ LOCATION:Age UK – Gateshead High Street\, 215 High Street\, Gateshead\, NE8 1BX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carers-Coffee-Morning-Group-e1762423533654.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Connected Gateshead":MAILTO:info@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T195950 CREATED:20260121T150919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150919Z UID:1551-1771333200-1771340400@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Sporting Memories Group DESCRIPTION:Love sport? Join our Sporting Memories sessions in Dunston! \nWe offer an age-friendly and dementia-friendly session that welcomes both caregivers and the people they care for to a fun fortnightly session around reminiscing\, replaying and reconnecting with sports. \n  \nThis is a fantastic forum to chat about sport\, covering everything from the Olympic Games to England’s 1966 World Cup victory. \nJoin in the fun and games as we play sports such as boccia and mini golf\, as well as enjoying memory-prompting discussions and sports memorabilia. \n  \nTea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided. \n  \n \n  \nWho is the Sporting Memory group for? \nThe group can be attended by anyone aged 50 and over\, regardless of their condition. We have a team of staff and volunteers here to deliver a fantastic experience to everyone who attends. \n  \nCan I use the group as an opportunity to take a short break from my caring role? \nYes\, our two-hour sessions are perfect for caregivers to take a short break from their caring role by bringing the person they care for to our Sporting Memories session. \n  \nThese sessions are possible thanks to our partnership with national charity Sporting Memories. \n  \nFor more information about the group\, please contact us. URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/sporting-memories-17-02-2026/ LOCATION:St Nicholas Church Hall\, Ellison Road\, Gateshead\, Dunston\, NE11 9UN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sporting-Memories.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Connected Gateshead":MAILTO:info@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T195950 CREATED:20251217T141341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142916Z UID:1430-1771495200-1771506000@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Caring and Caring Matters Training DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to take part in a free training session! Caring and Caring Matters will be delivered by Society Matters. \n  \nThe session will cover:\n\nWhat legal protections are available to carers in respect of areas such as work\, education and daily life?\nWhat challenges do carers face and how do these impact wellbeing\, employment and financial stability?\nWhat strategies are available to support carers in the workplace and wider community?\nReal life case studies.\n\n  \nRefreshments will be provided. \n  \nDate: Thursday 19th February\, 2026 \nTime: 10am – 1pm \nLocation: Room 211 Aidan House\, NE8 3HU \, Gateshead\, Sunderland Road \n  \n\n\n \n \n Caring and Caring Matters Training - Sign Up\n \n \n Name(Required)Phone Number(Required)Email Address\n \n What is your preferred method of contact?(Required)\n \n \n Telephone Call\n \n \n \n Text Message\n \n \n \n Email\n Confirmation: Please confirm that you would like to attend the training session(Required)\n \n I confirm that I would like to attend this session. URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/caring-and-caring-matters-training/ LOCATION:Caregivers Connected Gateshead\, Room 405 Aidan House\, Gateshead\, NE8 3HU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/parent-carer-group.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Connected Gateshead":MAILTO:info@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T195950 CREATED:20260114T115718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T115718Z UID:1501-1771594200-1771601400@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Benefits Advice Drop-In - Blaydon DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 20th February\, 1:30pm – 3:30pm\, for a drop-in benefits advice session at the Blaydon Family Hub! \nOur benefits advice worker will be here to talk to caregivers face-to-face and offer advice and information around any of the following benefits and applying for them; \n\nDisability Living Allowance (DLA)\nPersonal Independence Payment (PIP)\nAttendance Allowance\nCarer’s Allowance\n\nFrom having these conversations\, we can also refer you in to our services to access support around your caring role. \nAs this is a drop-in style session\, no sign-up is required; please be sure to pop along at any time between 1:30pm – 3:30pm. URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/benefits-advice-feb-2026/ LOCATION:Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub\, Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub\, Gateshead\, NE21 5EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CAREGIVERS-BENEFITS-DROP-IN.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Connected Gateshead":MAILTO:info@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR